District of Minnesota • 0:26-cv-02799

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Jun 01, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $ 5, receipt number AMNDC-13005636) filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. No summons requested. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

SEALED EXHIBIT Exhibit A re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 Restricted Exhibits B, # 2 Restricted Exhibits C, # 3 Restricted Exhibits D, # 4 Restricted Exhibits E)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan per Civil (3rd, 4th - Prisoner: Alien Detainee Habeas list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-2799 (JMB/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (MKB) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

Redacted Document for 1 Exhibit A. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) B, # 2 Exhibit(s) C, # 3 Exhibit(s) D, # 4 Exhibit(s) E)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents are ordered to file a response to each count of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 on or before June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT, certifying the true cause and proper duration of Petitioner's confinement and showing cause as to why the writ should not be granted in this case. The response should include a reasoned memorandum of law and fact as well as any supporting documentation relating to the lawfulness of Petitioner's arrest and/or continued confinement, including the following: (1) a statement concerning immigration court jurisdiction over Petitioner; (2) a statement concerning whether Petitioner is, or may be, a class member of any pending or certified immigration class action suit; and (3) a statement concerning whether the absence of a warrant preceding Petitioner's arrest necessitates Petitioner's immediate release. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/1/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: The Court enters the following order to remain in place until further order of the Court or until the Court has issued a ruling on the pending Petition: (1) Respondents are ordered to return Petitioner to Minnesota as soon as possible and in any event, no later than June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT; (2) Respondents shall facilitate Petitioner's prompt access to counsel through private, in-person visitation or videoconference if possible (and through private telephone calls if video conferencing is not possible), to include providing Petitioner with contact information for counsel of record, permitting Petitioner to contact friends or relatives for the purpose of obtaining contact information for counsel, and the use of video conferencing equipment and software (or the use of a telephone if video conferencing is not possible); (3) Respondents shall preserve all personal belongings confiscated from Petitioner for prompt return to Petitioner upon release should the Court grant the Petition; (4) if any confiscated documentation is subject to retention by Respondents upon release, Respondents shall make certified copies of any and all such documentation; and (5) should Respondents choose to release Petitioner rather than respond, Respondents shall release Petitioner in Minnesota, without conditions, and Respondents' counsel shall thereafter file a declaration within 24 hours of release stating when and where the Petitioner was released, attaching any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirming with supporting documentation that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). Respondents must submit each of the following three forms to affirm return of Petitioner's property: I-77, I-216, and G-589. If Petitioner's property is lost, Respondents must also submit form I-387, Report of Detainee's Missing Property. If Respondents cannot provide one or more of these forms, Respondents must address why they are unable to do so. Counsel for Respondents shall file a declaration on or before June 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT explaining the steps counsel has taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Violation of this order will result in consideration of any appropriate sanctions against the attorneys of record and the parties responsible for violating this order. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/1/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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Jun 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jaymarie Arlene Miranda on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

Jun 01, 2026

Briefing Order

Jun 01, 2026

Order/Notice to Attorney

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Jun 02, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Mohamed Aden Ali . (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David R. Hackworthy on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents' request for an extension to return Petitioner to Minnesota 8 is GRANTED IN PART. Respondents shall return Petitioner to Minnesota on or before 11:00 a.m. CT on June 8, 2026. Respondents shall file a declaration by 4:00 p.m. CT on June 3, 2026 explaining the steps counsel has taken to ensure compliance with this Court's order that Respondents immediately return Petitioner to Minnesota. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/2/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

MOTION Dissolve TRO, MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s))(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay : Date and time to be determined. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 12 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, Motion to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

Jun 02, 2026

Briefing Order

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Jun 03, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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Jun 03, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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Jun 03, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer IVAN SABIN re 17 Response to Habeas Petition by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Ex A, # 2 Ex B, # 3 Ex C)(Miranda, Jaymarie) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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Jun 03, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Petitioner shall file a reply to Respondents' response to the Petition and Respondents' motion to dissolve the TRO on or before 11:00 a.m. on June 8, 2026. The portion of the Court's June 1, 2026 Order requiring Respondents to return Petitioner to Minnesota is STAYED until further order of the Court. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/3/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

Briefing Order

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Jun 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy Lee on behalf of Mohamed Aden Ali. (Lee, Timothy) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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Jun 08, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McKenney, Taylor) Modified text on 6/8/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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Jun 08, 2026

DECLARATION of Taylor R. McKenney in Opposition to 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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Jun 08, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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Jun 09, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Mohamed Aden Ali . (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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Jun 09, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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Jun 10, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Petitioner's request to file a short supplemental memorandum and declaration 24 is GRANTED. Petitioner may file a supplemental memorandum and declaration by or before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Respondents may interpose a response, limited to any issues raised in Petitioner's supplemental memorandum, by or before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/10/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

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Jun 11, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay Supplemental filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 11, 2026

DECLARATION of Taylor R. McKenney in Opposition to 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 2 Placeholder)(McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 11, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Mohamed Aden Ali re 28 Declaration in Opposition Exhibit 2 (McKenney, Taylor) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 15, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION Dissolve TRO MOTION to Lift Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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Jun 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND OPINION: The Petition (Doc. No. 1 ) is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner Mohamed A. in Minnesota immediately, and in any event no later than 4:00 p.m. CT on June 19, 2026, subject to and in accordance with the conditions in his preexisting Order of Release on Recognizance from 2023. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on June 22, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter affirming that they have released Petitioner Mohamed A. On or before 11:00 a.m. CT on June 22, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall also file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that states when and where the Petitioner was released, attaches any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirms with supporting documentation that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). Respondents must submit each of the following three forms to affirm return of Petitioner's property: I-77, I-216, and G-589. If Petitioner's property is lost, Respondents must also submit form I-387, Report of Detainee's Missing Property. If Respondents cannot provide one or more of these forms, Respondents must address why they are unable to do so. Petitioner Mohamed A. may move separately within 30 days of final judgment in this action to recover attorney's fees and costs under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 20 U.S.C. § 2412(d). To the extent Petitioner Mohamed A. seeks additional relief, the Petition is DENIED. The Federal Respondents' Motion to Dissolve the Court's June 1, 2026 Order requiring Respondents to return Mohamed A. from a facility in Louisiana to Minnesota (Doc. No. 12 ) is DENIED as MOOT. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/18/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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Jun 18, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time MOTION for Stay filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David). Added MOTION to Stay on 6/22/2026 (kt). (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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Jun 18, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 32 MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin.(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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Jun 19, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 32 MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Mohamed Aden Ali. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate Word Count Certificate)(Lee, Timothy) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

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Jun 19, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: The Federal Respondents' request for an extension of time to release Petitioner in Minnesota 32 is GRANTED. Respondents shall release Petitioner in Minnesota no later than 10:00 p.m. CT on June 23, 2026. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/19/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

Jun 19, 2026

Order Continuing Hearing and Deadlines

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Jun 23, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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Jun 24, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER: Respondents have not complied with the Court's previous Orders 31, 35 and have instead made a second request for extension of time to comply 36 . The second request for an extension of time to release Petitioner 36 is GRANTED. Respondents are ORDERED to release Petitioner Mohamed A. in Minnesota immediately, and in any event no later than 4:00 p.m. CT on June 25, 2026, subject to and in accordance with the conditions in his preexisting Order of Release on Recognizance from 2023. On or before 4:00 p.m. CT on June 25, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall file a letter affirming that they have released Petitioner Mohamed A. On or before 4:00 p.m. CT on June 25, 2026, counsel for Respondents shall also file a declaration pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 by an individual with personal knowledge that states when and where the Petitioner was released, attaches any and all documentation concerning the Petitioner's release, and affirms with supporting documentation that all property of Petitioner was returned to Petitioner upon release (or, if property is retained, state which property is retained, the legal basis for its retention, and affirm that Respondents duly provided Petitioner with certified copies of any and all immigration-related documentation). Respondents must submit each of the following three forms to affirm return of Petitioner's property: I-77, I-216, and G-589. If Petitioner's property is lost, Respondents must also submit form I-387, Report of Detainee's Missing Property. If Respondents cannot provide one or more of these forms, Respondents must address why they are unable to do so. Ordered by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/24/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Order in Response to Letter/Request/E-mail

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Jun 25, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order requiring Respondents to release Petitioner from custody by 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2026 and to file a sworn declaration by someone with knowledge regarding the circumstances of Petitioner's release and return of property. 37 On or before June 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration by an individual with personal knowledge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 as previously ordered. 31, 37 The declaration shall also include details regarding Respondents' failure to follow previous orders to release Petitioner. 31, 37 To address any future noncompliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/25/2026.(CRD) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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Jun 25, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s), # 2 Exhibit(s), # 3 Exhibit(s))(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Jun 25, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Jun 26, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have not complied with the Court's previous order to return Petitioner's property upon release. 31 Counsel for Respondents is ORDERED to file a written stipulation with Petitioner's counsel at or before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, affirming that all of Petitioner's property has been returned to Petitioner or counsel for Petitioner. In the event that Respondents claim that any of Petitioner's property has been irretrievably lost, Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration or declarations by individuals with knowledge, at or before 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, that addresses the following five components: (1) a full list of the disputed missing property, (2) the Form I-216 pertaining to Petitioner, (3) an acknowledgement of Respondents' inability to locate the property in question, (4) an acknowledgement that there are no additional steps Respondents can take to locate the property in question, (5) an agreement that Respondents will, on or before August 1, 2026, compensate Petitioner for the value of the lost property, and (6) if applicable, an agreement that Respondents will, on or before August 1, 2026, replace or provide certified copies of lost work authorization or other documents issued by the federal government.To address any future non-compliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority. Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/26/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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Jun 26, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents have failed to clearly establish that Petitioner was released only on his pre-existing conditions of release, in violation of the Court's previous orders 31, 37, requiring release without any new or additional conditions.On or before July 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Respondents are ORDERED to file a declaration by someone with knowledge confirming that Petitioner was released without any additional conditions and attaching documentation of that fact. Acceptable documentation includes the form filed in Case No. 26-CV-1210, Doc. No. 10-2.To address any future non-compliance with this Order, the Court will consider imposition of coercive monetary penalties and any other measures within the Court's authority.Signed by Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan on 6/26/2026.(LC1) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

Jun 26, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Jul 01, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer BENJAMIN NORTHWOOD re 41 Order to Show Cause,,, by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 Suppl Ex A, # 2 Suppl Ex B)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#43

Jul 06, 2026

LETTER TO DISTRICT JUDGE by Mohamed Aden Ali . (Lee, Timothy) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Worthington Phillips on behalf of Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Phillips, Worthington) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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Jul 10, 2026

STATUS REPORT RE: 40 ORDER by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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Jul 10, 2026

DECLARATION of Deportation Officer SETH T. PATRIN re 45 Status Report by Todd Blanche, David Easterwood, John Hartnett, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin . (Attachments: # 1 G-589_1, # 2 G-589_2, # 3 I-77, # 4 I-216, # 5 Property Record)(Hackworthy, David) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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Jul 16, 2026

(Text-Only) NOTICE: Status Conference set for 7/20/2026 at 1:00 PM in Zoom Video Conference (no courtroom) before Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan. (CRD) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Sep 01, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Sep 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time